OTAKU USA Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Thursday, March 8, 2007, a trademark application was filed for OTAKU USA with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the OTAKU USA trademark a serial number of 77125951. The federal status of this trademark filing is ABANDONED - AFTER EX PARTE APPEAL as of Tuesday, June 9, 2009. This trademark is owned by Sovereign Media Company, Inc.. The OTAKU USA trademark is filed in the Paper & Printed Material Products and Education & Entertainment Services categories with the following description:

Magazines featuring information on Japanese anime, manga, computer games and toys

Publication of electronic magazines; Publication of magazines; Magazine publishing; Multimedia publishing of books, magazines, journals, software, games, music, and electronic publications; On-line library services, namely, providing electronic library services which feature newspapers, magazines, photographs and pictures via an on-line computer network; Publication of books, magazines, almanacs and journals
otaku usa

General Information


Serial Number77125951
Word MarkOTAKU USA
Filing DateThursday, March 8, 2007
Status603 - ABANDONED - AFTER EX PARTE APPEAL
Status DateTuesday, June 9, 2009
Registration Number0000000
Registration DateNOT AVAILABLE
Mark Drawing4000 - Illustration: Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Block form
Published for Opposition DateNOT AVAILABLE

Trademark Statements


Disclaimer with Predetermined Text"USA"
Goods and ServicesMagazines featuring information on Japanese anime, manga, computer games and toys
Goods and ServicesPublication of electronic magazines; Publication of magazines; Magazine publishing; Multimedia publishing of books, magazines, journals, software, games, music, and electronic publications; On-line library services, namely, providing electronic library services which feature newspapers, magazines, photographs and pictures via an on-line computer network; Publication of books, magazines, almanacs and journals
Translation of Words in MarkThe foreign wording in the mark translates into English as people who are passionate fans of Japanese anime, manga, computer games and related subjects.

Classification Information


International Class016 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials, not included in other classes; printed matter; bookbinding material; photographs; stationery; adhesives for stationery or household purposes; artists' materials; paint brushes; typewriters and office requisites (except furniture); instructional and teaching material (except apparatus); plastic materials for packaging (not included in other classes); printers' type; printing blocks.
US Class Codes002, 005, 022, 023, 029, 037, 038, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateMonday, March 12, 2007
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, February 1, 2007
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, May 6, 2007

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateMonday, March 12, 2007
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, February 1, 2007
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, May 6, 2007

Trademark Owner History


Party NameSovereign Media Company, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressHerndon, VA 20170

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Wednesday, June 10, 2009ABANDONMENT NOTICE MAILED - AFTER EX PARTE APPEAL
Tuesday, June 9, 2009ABANDONMENT - AFTER EX PARTE APPEAL
Tuesday, June 9, 2009EXPARTE APPEAL TERMINATED
Tuesday, March 24, 2009EX PARTE APPEAL-REFUSAL AFFIRMED
Friday, January 9, 2009NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS STATEMENT E-MAILED
Friday, January 9, 2009EXAMINERS STATEMENT E-MAILED
Friday, January 9, 2009EXAMINERS STATEMENT - COMPLETED
Monday, November 10, 2008JURISDICTION RESTORED TO EXAMINING ATTORNEY
Thursday, August 14, 2008NOTIFICATION OF ACTION DENYING REQ FOR RECON E-MAILED
Thursday, August 14, 2008ACTION DENYING REQ FOR RECON E-MAILED
Thursday, August 14, 2008ACTION CONTINUING FINAL - COMPLETED
Saturday, August 2, 2008TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Saturday, August 2, 2008CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Saturday, August 2, 2008ASSIGNED TO LIE
Thursday, July 31, 2008TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED
Thursday, July 31, 2008EX PARTE APPEAL-INSTITUTED
Thursday, July 31, 2008JURISDICTION RESTORED TO EXAMINING ATTORNEY
Thursday, July 31, 2008EXPARTE APPEAL RECEIVED AT TTAB
Friday, February 1, 2008NOTIFICATION OF FINAL REFUSAL EMAILED
Friday, February 1, 2008FINAL REFUSAL E-MAILED
Friday, February 1, 2008FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN
Thursday, January 31, 2008USE AMENDMENT ACCEPTED
Thursday, January 10, 2008AMENDMENT TO USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Thursday, January 10, 2008USE AMENDMENT FILED
Wednesday, January 9, 2008TEAS AMENDMENT OF USE RECEIVED
Friday, December 28, 2007TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Friday, December 28, 2007CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Friday, December 28, 2007TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Thursday, June 28, 2007NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Thursday, June 28, 2007NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Thursday, June 28, 2007NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Wednesday, June 20, 2007ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Monday, March 12, 2007NEW APPLICATION ENTERED IN TRAM